The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft