The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 35,800
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
59
67.8
74.7
56
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
99
162.6
101.5
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.65 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
396 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
