The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 27,500
€ 23,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
