The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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