The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
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 e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft