The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1945 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L