The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 23,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.52 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
52 mpg
city
49 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
