The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 20,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4238
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.3 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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8.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.45 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
