The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 27,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
103.8
169.7
168.4 in
Length
169.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.28 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
