The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 26,700
€ 20,300
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 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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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 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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
