The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft