The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 25,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
167
168.4 in
Length
167 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.54 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
