The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 31,700
€ 27,100
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
59.1
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
102.4
166.8
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
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
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
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
777 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
