The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 is 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 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 quattro (09 - 09)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.62 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
28.96 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
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
847 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft