The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 29,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 4.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1502
1821
2021
1777 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2601
4237
2540
4286
4237 mm
Length
4286 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
