The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
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 35 TFSI cod is 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
DPCA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
19.74 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
565 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 35 TFSI cod
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft