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 4.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
70
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
102.4
166.8
162.6 in
Length
166.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.99 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
