The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.8 in
Length
169.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft