The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 20,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 0.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
