The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.5 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
1785
1966
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
2637
4313
4278 mm
Length
4313 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1347 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.96 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.1 kg/bhp
11.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
67 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
443 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L