The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 27,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.9 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
