The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 25,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1498
1721
1897
1423
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1498 mm
Height
1423 mm
2515
4129
2578
4286
4129 mm
Length
4286 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.93 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.54 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
10.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
364 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
