The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 27,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
