The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,300
€ 20,100
€ 22,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.64 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
542 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
