The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 26,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.8 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1423
1765
1995
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4286
2537
4278
4286 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
193 kg
11.99 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.52 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
