The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft