The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 38,400

€ 28,900

€ 38,400
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. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is an inch longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
70.3
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
103.5
169.8
100
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
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 e-tron
28.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft