The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 21,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.5 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
