The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
€ 17,600
€ 31,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.2
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.2 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.99 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
