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 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
