The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,800
€ 23,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.8
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.76 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26.39 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
