The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.37 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L