The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 20,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 10.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1498
1721
1897
1777 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2601
4237
2515
4129
4237 mm
Length
4129 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
61 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
