The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 23,000
€ 20,600
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
