The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft