The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,300
€ 22,100
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.94 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
