The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 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 quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.27 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
983 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft