The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 cod is 2.2 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4310 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.42 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9.42 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L