The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
100
168.7
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 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
