The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 30,300

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 ultra is 0.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.8
169.7
99.4
168.8
169.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.72 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.51 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft