The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 24,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.55 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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7.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.19 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
