The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 45,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 19.3 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 9.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1498
1721
1897
1404
1785
1966
1721 mm
Width
1785 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1498 mm
Height
1404 mm
2515
4129
2631
4322
4129 mm
Length
4322 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
199 kg
12.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
9C
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
DNUE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.29 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
5.29 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
503 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
