The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 29,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
