The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 17,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod 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 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.31 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.2 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L