The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 34,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
59
67.8
74.7
56.1
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
56.1 in
99
162.6
102.4
167
162.6 in
Length
167 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.41 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CZPB
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
589 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
