The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 27,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
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
99.9
168.4
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
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.37 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
