The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 38,900
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 38,900
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 40 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 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft