The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 27,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.8
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.91 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
