The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 30,900
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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
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
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.7 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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.77 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 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
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 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
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft