The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 28,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.15 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
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 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
