The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 35,900
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 2.0 TFSI is 3.5 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1426 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4313 mm
Length
4278 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.92 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CZPB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.81 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L