The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 24,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
167
99.9
168.4
167 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.82 %
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
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
DBKA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1012 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
