The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 25,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
