The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4241 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.32 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.61 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
61 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L