The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 20,100
€ 29,500
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 g-tron is 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.2
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.5 in
103.8
169.8
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
16 lb
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
