The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 23,600
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.7 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 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
CBBB, CFGB
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
18.3 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
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
793 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
793 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft