The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.83 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft