The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 22,300
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.06 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
