The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 27,800
€ 24,700
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4214
2537
4278
4214 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.63 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
583 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
560 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
