The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,600

€ 27,100

€ 23,600
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 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft