The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
169
168.8 in
Length
169 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.8 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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