The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,600
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 1.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.02 %
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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L