The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 39,400

€ 20,100

€ 39,400
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 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
70.3
77.4
58.5
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
103.5
169.8
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
2996 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
15.84 %

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
6-speed manual 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
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
862 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft