The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
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 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.24 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.98 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft