The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
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 TDI 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 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
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 TDI (18 - ..)
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 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGTE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
690 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft