The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 29,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1502
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4214
2540
4286
4214 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.74 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
