The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 27,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
56.1
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
56.1 in
99
162.6
102.4
167
162.6 in
Length
167 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
797 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
80.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
