The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 23,800
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.26 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
