The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 18,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1488
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
2578
4214
2524
4288
4214 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
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 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
CAXC
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 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
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
11.06 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 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
446 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
