The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 17,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.9 TDI is 6.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
56
69.5
78.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59 in
101.5
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
