The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
168.7 in
Length
169.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.34 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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