The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is an inch longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.86 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft