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
€ 27,300
€ 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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.2 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
