The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 29,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.32 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
