The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft