The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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 35 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft