The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
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 1.8 TFSI is 0.8 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4286 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.31 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
9.18 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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