The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 17,600

€ 25,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1486
1808
2021
1424
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1424 mm
2537
4278
2602
4241
4278 mm
Length
4241 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.85 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L