The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.8 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4286 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.46 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.66 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L