The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,600
€ 23,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 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
58.6
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
167
99.4
168.8
167 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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
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
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
DDYA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 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
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
