The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.63 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
28.45 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
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
988 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft