The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 19,700

€ 25,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 10.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1498
1721
1897
1421
1765
1957
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2578
4238
4129 mm
Length
4238 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.3 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L