The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 36,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 11.2 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1777 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1424 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4241 mm
Length
4129 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.07 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L