The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,600
€ 22,100
€ 36,600
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 2.0 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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.41 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
