The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.85 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L