The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 23,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
13.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
