The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 29,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
