Audi A4 2005 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 133 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 49 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`295 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volkswagen Beetle quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2600 | |
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