The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.5 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
1785
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1426 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4313 mm
Length
4278 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
8.82 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L