The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.68 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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