The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 19,500
€ 26,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.8
169.7
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.29 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22.94 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
