The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 32,300
€ 21,900
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
103.8
169.8
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26.3 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
