The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.72 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L