The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,300
€ 21,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.17 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
