The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 22,000

€ 25,600

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.91 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft