The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 28,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4286
4278 mm
Length
4286 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
