The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 20,100

€ 25,800

€ 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 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft