The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.45 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft