The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
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 2.0 TFSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.92 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
16.86 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
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
9.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft