The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 21,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1423
1765
1995
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4286
2537
4278
4286 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.4 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
155 NM
240 NM
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
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
11.75 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
