The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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
3406 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.71 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

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
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 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
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
24.68 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
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft