The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.95 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
52 mpg
city
72 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L