The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 20,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 10.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1421
1777
1966
1498
1721
1897
1777 mm
Width
1721 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2601
4237
2515
4129
4237 mm
Length
4129 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1309 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.89 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
8V
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJZA
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.97 kg/bhp
12.96 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
432 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L