The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 21,900
€ 29,100
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 TDI DPF is 1.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4292
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
167 kg
10.84 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
9.17 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
