The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 21,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.45 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
