The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.8 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft