The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.01 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft