The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 29,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.5 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
12.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
63 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
