The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 27,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1488
1825
2021
1424
1777
1966
1825 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1488 mm
Height
1424 mm
2524
4288
2602
4241
4288 mm
Length
4241 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.66 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
10.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L