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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.8
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
