The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 19,500
€ 23,500
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 1.6 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.85 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
