The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.27 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft