The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
