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Volkswagen Beetle (2017) vs. Audi A3 (2012) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Volkswagen Beetle Audi A3  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
154 kW@5300
281 Nm@1700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
147 kW@5100
281 Nm@1800
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,277 mm 4,285 mm 0 mm
Width 1,808 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,408 kg 1,480 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 57 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 968 mm -967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 937 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,245 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 798 mm 884 mm -86 mm
Total Legroom 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 436 L 371 L 65 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 847 L 1,546 L 846 L

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