The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 27,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
59
67.8
74.7
56
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
99
162.6
101.5
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.6 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9C
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
