The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 2.2 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4310 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.22 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.86 kg/bhp
12.88 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
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 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
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L