The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 27,500

€ 25,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft