The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1777 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4237 mm
Length
4288 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
138 kg
10.12 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.78 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L