The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 29,300
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 30 TFSI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.67 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.75 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
45 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
598 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft