The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.96 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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