The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,900

€ 26,300

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1424
1777
1966
1502
1821
2021
1777 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1502 mm
2602
4241
2540
4286
4241 mm
Length
4286 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
102 kg
7.38 %

General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.65 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L