The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1721 mm
Width
1785 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2636
4310
4129 mm
Length
4310 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1785 kg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.83 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
647 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L