The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,500

€ 28,900

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
167
168.4 in
Length
167 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.06 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
144 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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