The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TFSI cod
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.59 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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