The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.16 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.61 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L