The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 4.7 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1777 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4241 mm
Length
4288 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.62 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L