The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,600
€ 20,100
€ 23,600
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 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4238
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
