The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.4 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4292 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
11.06 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L