The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 22,300

€ 26,900

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.72 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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