The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 25,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.7
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
