The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.5 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.98 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft