The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 35,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft