The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 38,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1486
1808
2021
1424
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1424 mm
2537
4278
2630
4312
4278 mm
Length
4312 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
176 kg
10.9 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
201 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
188 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
188 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
27 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
444 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L
