The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 21,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
444 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
