The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 21,900
€ 21,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4286
4278 mm
Length
4286 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.94 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
