The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
168.7 in
Length
169.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft