The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 24,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
