The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1777 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4237 mm
Length
4278 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L