The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 18,700
€ 23,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1498
1721
1897
1423
1765
1995
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1498 mm
Height
1423 mm
2515
4129
2578
4286
4129 mm
Length
4286 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.43 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
697 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
