The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 19,500
€ 30,900
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 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
