The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,900
€ 21,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.9
99.4
168.8
165.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
