The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 20,100
€ 24,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
