The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.81 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
