The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,900

€ 24,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
166.8
99.4
168.8
166.8 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.09 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft