The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 20,100
€ 21,900
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI is 15.7 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1423
1765
1995
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1423 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4286
2515
4129
4286 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
155 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
11.75 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
