The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,900

€ 28,900

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft