The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft