The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft