The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 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 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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.32 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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