The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,700
€ 22,100
€ 26,700
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 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.15 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.29 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
