The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 23,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1502
1821
2021
1421
1777
1966
1821 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2601
4237
4286 mm
Length
4237 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.75 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 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 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 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
