The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 35,800
€ 22,100
€ 35,800
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 3.2 is 0.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.01 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
