The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 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 Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch 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
CBAB, CFFB
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
23.33 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
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
697 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft