The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 25,800
€ 25,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4238
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.96 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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13.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
13.22 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
63 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
