The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
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 1.8 TFSI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.9
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
