The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 27,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1488
1825
2021
1421
1765
1957
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2578
4214
4288 mm
Length
4214 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.59 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
