The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 20,100
€ 26,500
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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.8
169.7
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
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
CXSB, CZCA
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 1400 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 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
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22.94 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
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 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
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
