The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 27,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
