The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
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 2.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.04 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
11.62 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L