The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 26,700
€ 31,700
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.68 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
