The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 22,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.8
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.63 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
