The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 30,600
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 g-tron is 3.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1427
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1427 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2637
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.55 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg  ( 67 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
67 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
6.9 kg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
256 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L