The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
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 30 TDI is an inch longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGTE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.39 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
690 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 30 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft