The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft