The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
162.6 in
Length
166.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
739 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft