The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 28,700
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 g-tron is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.85 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
16.3 lb
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 g-tron
25.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft