The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 28,500
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.1
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
167
99.9
168.4
167 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.3 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
