The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 35,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
