The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 27,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DBKA
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 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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
