The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,400
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.81 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10.57 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
609 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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