The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 26,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.92 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
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
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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