The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 5.6 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
1765
1995
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4286 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.26 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
11.16 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L