The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.09 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft