The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 21,900
€ 20,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
