The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 18,400
€ 30,300
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.43 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
