The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 19,700
€ 21,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
165.9
162.6 in
Length
165.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.01 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
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
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
697 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
