The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 25,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4286
4278 mm
Length
4286 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.3 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
