Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

1996–2003 vs 1998–2010 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: A3 8L 4,152 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8L 350 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8L 5 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8L 66–132 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8L 17 items (Attraction), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8L1996–2003 · 12 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, Ambition, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8L1996–2003no listings	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,735 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,423 mm–1,427 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,513 mm–2,518 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–62 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power66–132 kW (90–179 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.9	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.8 T 180	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed228 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Attraction	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Audi A3 8L 4,152 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 71 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,518 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 350 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8L uses 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8L or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Audi A3 8L makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 T 180); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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