The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.88 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft