The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1785 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4310 mm
Length
4286 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 kg
16.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.07 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L