The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 26,700
€ 26,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
167
168.4 in
Length
167 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.02 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
