The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 19,700
€ 26,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.2 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
600 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
