The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 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 ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft