The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,900
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 is 0.4 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4292 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.55 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
11.26 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L