The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft