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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
162.6 in
Length
169.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.85 %
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
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
CPTA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 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

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
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
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft