The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,900

€ 27,000

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1424
1777
1966
1502
1821
2021
1777 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1502 mm
2602
4241
2540
4286
4241 mm
Length
4286 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.61 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.61 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
61 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L