The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 26,700
€ 20,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 7.5 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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
4203
4278 mm
Length
4203 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
87 kg
6.14 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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)
1100 L
