The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
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 e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
37 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft