The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 5.6 cm wider and 7.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1502 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4292
4286 mm
Length
4292 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1895 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L