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 4.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.9
70
77.4
59
67.8
74.7
70 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
102.4
166.8
99
162.6
166.8 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
8V
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJZA
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26.39 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
