The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 24,300

€ 24,500

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft