Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 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 80 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.24 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: | 201 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 59 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| 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`840 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Beetle, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6200 | |
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