The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 18,700
€ 23,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.6 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
77
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
101.5
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.76 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
