The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 31,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.1
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
100
168.7
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 TFSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.69 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
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 35 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft