The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,900

€ 18,600

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 2.2 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1785
1966
1488
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
2636
4310
2524
4288
4310 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.07 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9.42 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L