The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
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 TFSI (18 - 19)
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 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft