The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 27,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
100
168.7
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.12 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
