The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.28 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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