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 0.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
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
101.5
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.97 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
