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Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

2012–2020 vs 2011–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–2019 · 12 engines · Beetle, Design, Sport, ClubSpecifications →1 listing from €31,250 →
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Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings
Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–20191 listing · from €31,250
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm–4,421 mmLength4,278 mm
Width1,780 mm–1,793 mmWidth1,808 mm
Height1,409 mm–1,426 mmHeight1,473 mm–1,486 mm
Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mmWheelbase2,537 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–135 mmGround clearance127 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume280 l–380 lTrunk volume225 l–310 l
Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kgCurb weight1,269 kg–1,430 kg
Fuel tank40 l–55 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years2012–2020Production years2011–2019
Body typeHatchback 5-door, ConvertibleBody typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines13Number of engines12
Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)1.0–2.0Displacement (l)1.2–2.5
FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybridFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tronLowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattroBest 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI DSG
Top speed240 km/hTop speed230 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Beetle
Items in the base trim28 · AttractionItems in the base trim28 · Beetle
Items in the top trim37 · S lineItems in the top trim34 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System✓Start-Stop System—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment—Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System—Audio System✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth—
USB Port✓USB Port✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag✓Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist✓Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
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Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€31,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

Length: Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm, Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm (a 143 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,537 mm. Boot: 380 vs 310 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI DSG).

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