The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.27 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
661 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft