The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,300
€ 22,100
€ 25,300
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 1.4 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
1765
1995
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4292
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.16 %
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
BMM
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.4 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
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 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
