The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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