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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
8P
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
