The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 27,700
€ 24,800
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 3 inches shorter, 1.7 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
69.5
77
58.5
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
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
BKD
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 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
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
