The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft