The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,700
€ 22,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1424
1777
1966
1486
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4241
2537
4278
4241 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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10.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
10.92 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
