The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 18,400
€ 26,500
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 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
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4238
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.32 %
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)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMM
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.29 kg/bhp
12.65 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
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 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
444 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
