The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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, 1.7 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
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
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.23 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
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
511 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
511 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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
