The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 29,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 10.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1498
1721
1897
1421
1777
1966
1721 mm
Width
1777 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2601
4237
4129 mm
Length
4237 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
3 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
63 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
