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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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