The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 21,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 e DPF is 8.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1421
1765
1957
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4214
2515
4129
4214 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.81 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L