The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 27,500

€ 28,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1486
1808
2021
1424
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1424 mm
2537
4278
2602
4241
4278 mm
Length
4241 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.05 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L