The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft