The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 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 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
181 kg
11.75 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
518 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
632 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
