The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 23,800
€ 27,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.95 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
