The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 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
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 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
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
20.78 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
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft