The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.5 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
1785
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1426 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4313 mm
Length
4288 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.82 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L