The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 21,900
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.98 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BKD
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
