The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 30,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1424
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1424 mm
2537
4278
2602
4241
4278 mm
Length
4241 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.28 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
11.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
67 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
