The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 19,700
€ 28,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.5
162.6 in
Length
165.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
444 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
