The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,900
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 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft