The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.1 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft