The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 26,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.01 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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 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 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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
