The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 33,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 6.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
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
4214
4278 mm
Length
4214 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.34 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
