The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 19,500

€ 22,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6
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