Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    106 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,220 km
    758 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,275kg2,811lb
1,364kg3,007lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
88.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
82.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
365L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
106g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
82.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
1,364 kg
3,007 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
203 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI8.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,220 km
758 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
106 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 220 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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