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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.77 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft