Audi A3 2008 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 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: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 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: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| Audi A3 is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | 905 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 199 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 5600 | 8600 | |
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