The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft