The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 g-tron is 0.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
15.3 lb
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft