The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
5.02 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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