The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is 3.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.66 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9.42 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L