The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,200
€ 20,300
€ 27,200
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.3 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 DPF
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
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.15 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
