The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 31,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
59
67.8
74.7
56.1
70.3
77.4
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
56.1 in
99
162.6
103.8
169.8
162.6 in
Length
169.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
DADA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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
