The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168.8 in
Length
167 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.18 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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