The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,700
€ 27,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
166.8
99.4
168.8
166.8 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
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
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 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
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
981 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
