The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 26,700
€ 32,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 3.2 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2636
4310
4278 mm
Length
4310 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
468 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
