The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 21,900
€ 25,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
