The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,700

€ 27,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
167
99.4
168.8
167 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.22 %

General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft