The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.55 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
723 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft