Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 4.24 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 201 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
674 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 59 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`351 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 489 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 4200 | |
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