The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 25,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.44 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
