The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,400
€ 20,300
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
4203
2537
4278
4203 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.13 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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 TFSI
145.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
