The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 17,600
€ 32,800
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1424
1777
1966
1486
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4241
2537
4278
4241 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.22 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 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
406 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
