The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 quattro (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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