The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 35,800
€ 24,300
€ 35,800
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
59.1
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
101.5
168.7
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.71 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
