The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CBZB
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
645 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft