The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,000
€ 26,300
€ 30,000
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 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1502
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4238
2540
4286
4238 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
7.87 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.93 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
