The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,900

€ 27,000

€ 27,900
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 2.4 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
69.5
77
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.9
99.4
168.8
165.9 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
21.53 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
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft