The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
168.8 in
Length
169 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.65 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft