The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,800
€ 35,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
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
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.6 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
6.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
