The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 17,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 18.1 cm longer, 6.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
1421
1785
1966
1498
1721
1897
1785 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2636
4310
2515
4129
4310 mm
Length
4129 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.8 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10.41 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
586 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
