The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1488 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
2578
4292
4288 mm
Length
4292 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L