The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 28,500
€ 21,600
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
