The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 18,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
