The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
4278 mm
Length
4286 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.25 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L