The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 g-tron is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.79 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg  ( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
49 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
16.3 lb
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft