The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 23,800
€ 22,600
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
28.27 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6
510 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
