The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 35,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.01 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
