The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 23,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4238
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.43 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
13.22 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 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
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
