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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.97 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 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

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
49 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 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