The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,800
€ 17,600
€ 27,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
