The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 30,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.5 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1426
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1426 mm
2537
4278
2637
4313
4278 mm
Length
4313 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.23 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
61 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
