The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft