The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,800

€ 28,900

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
70.3
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
103.8
169.7
100
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.61 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft