The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft