The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,600
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 quattro S tronic (13 - 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 quattro S tronic (13 - 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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.49 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

308 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
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 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
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft