The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.8 in
Length
169.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.92 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft