The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 28,500
€ 24,000
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 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.75 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.82 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
