The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 24,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.75 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
11.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
