The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,300

€ 27,600

€ 26,300
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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.6 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1502
1821
2021
1421
1785
1966
1821 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2636
4310
4286 mm
Length
4310 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.95 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
657 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L