The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 23,600
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.51 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
586 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft