The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.03 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.3 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L