The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 30,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1488
1825
2021
1777 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
2601
4237
2524
4288
4237 mm
Length
4288 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
14.2 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.97 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
