The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,900

€ 38,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 3.6 cm wider and 7.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
1502
1821
2021
1426
1785
1966
1821 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1426 mm
2540
4286
2637
4313
4286 mm
Length
4313 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L