The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 23,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.63 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
