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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.5
162.6 in
Length
165.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.85 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
