The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
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
99.9
168.4
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.76 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 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
