The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 32,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 30 g-tron.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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 30 g-tron
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 30 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
DHFA
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
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
129 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
49 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
35 mpg
city
16 lb
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
633 mi
Range
302 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
302 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
