The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 3.5 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
2637
4313
4278 mm
Length
4313 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L