The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 27,500
€ 32,800
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.1
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
167
99.9
168.4
167 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
