The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 22,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.4 cm shorter, 3.6 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
9.06 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
600 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L