The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 25,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 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
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.21 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
