The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 3.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.64 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.07 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L