The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 30 g-tron is 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.75 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DHFA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
16 lb
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft