The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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
3109 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
19.68 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
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft