The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,900
€ 32,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.9
100
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.3 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
