The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 32,300
€ 27,500
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1426
1785
1966
1486
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1426 mm
Height
1486 mm
2637
4313
2537
4278
4313 mm
Length
4278 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.49 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.93 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
67 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
