The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 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 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
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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