The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 22,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
