The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
1553 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).
30.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft