The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
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 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.7 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 dual clutch 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

351 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
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
28.45 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
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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
102.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft