The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1821 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
2601
4237
4286 mm
Length
4237 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L