The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft