The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 27,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
