The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 30,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
59
67.8
74.7
56.2
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
56.2 in
99
162.6
103.8
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
CPWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
586 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
