The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,100
€ 17,600
€ 19,100
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 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.6
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
