The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 17,600

€ 21,900

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 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 1.2 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 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
11.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 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