The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 26,300
€ 24,400
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
877 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
