The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 18,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.8 in
Length
169.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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