The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.03 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft