The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 4.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4238
4286 mm
Length
4238 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1855 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L