The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 21,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
12.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
