The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,500

€ 26,600

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.8
169.7
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.77 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
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
CYVB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.03 lb/hp
21.53 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
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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