The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 7.4 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1498
1721
1897
1421
1765
1957
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2578
4203
4129 mm
Length
4203 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.83 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
