The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,700
€ 23,800
€ 26,700
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1486
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2601
4237
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.49 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CLHA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 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
393 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
