The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 24,200
€ 25,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.27 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
