The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 32,000
€ 26,600
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.39 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
