The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 28,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1424
1777
1966
1486
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4241
2537
4278
4241 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.63 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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7.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.65 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
