The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.46 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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