The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 21,900
€ 30,000
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
