The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
746 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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