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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.65 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft