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 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
