The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 17,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4241 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1680 kg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.28 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
10.92 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L