The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 22,100
€ 28,500
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 2.0 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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 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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9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.26 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
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 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
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
