The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 23,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4214
2537
4278
4214 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.75 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
