The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 24,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.87 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
