The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 23,600
€ 24,500
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
59
67.8
74.7
56
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
56 in
99
162.6
101.5
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
