The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 23,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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)
30.6 cu ft
