The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.53 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft