The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,700
€ 21,900
€ 25,700
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
