The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22.94 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft