The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 27,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.9 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
