The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 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.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.42 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 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
Drive
Permanent all-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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
9.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
665 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L