The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod 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 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.61 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
