The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1785 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4310 mm
Length
4286 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9.49 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L