The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 22,600
€ 33,900
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 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
168.7
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.4 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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 3.2
198.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
