The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,600
€ 26,700
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1421
1777
1966
1486
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2601
4237
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.38 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.16 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
58 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
