The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft