The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
162.6 in
Length
169.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.87 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
DKRF
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
586 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft