The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 23,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
