The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 27,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 6.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4214
4278 mm
Length
4214 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
