The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.57 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
141 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
