Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 199 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5800 | |
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