The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 20,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1421
1777
1966
1486
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2601
4237
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
16
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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
CYVB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
