The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 27,100

€ 22,000

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
100
168.7
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.63 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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