The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 33,000
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 33,000
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 35 TDI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.08 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
723 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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