The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 33,800
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 1.8 TFSI is 3.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4310 mm
Length
4278 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.86 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.17 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L