The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1777 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4237 mm
Length
4286 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
184 kg
12.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
72 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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