The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 24,500

€ 21,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
165.9
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft