Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 156 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 351 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
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