The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.67 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft