The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 29,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.81 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
