The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
194 kg
13.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L