The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,700
€ 26,300
€ 26,700
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
166.8
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.14 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CLHA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
877 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
