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 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
167
168.8 in
Length
167 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.65 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft