The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 23,800
€ 28,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
