The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
16.99 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
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
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