The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

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

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft