The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 27,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.47 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
