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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.58 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft