The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DHFA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
16 lb
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft