The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 34,900
€ 28,900
€ 34,900
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.9
100
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
