The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft