The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 18,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.65 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

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
DBGA, DEJA, 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

387 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
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
983 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft