The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 23,800
€ 25,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 6.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4214
4278 mm
Length
4214 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.14 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
