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

€ 30,100

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
1785
1966
1502
1821
2021
1785 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2636
4310
2540
4286
4310 mm
Length
4286 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.52 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
350 NM
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
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.85 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
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
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (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
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L