The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,200

€ 28,900

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1486
1808
2021
1424
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1424 mm
2537
4278
2602
4241
4278 mm
Length
4241 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.16 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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