The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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