The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 5.6 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4286 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.79 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
9.18 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L