The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.82 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft