The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 19,500
€ 23,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4238
4278 mm
Length
4238 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.57 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
