The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 17,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4286
4278 mm
Length
4286 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.21 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L