The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 24,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.57 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CAXC
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 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
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
