The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.9
100
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BKD
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 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
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 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
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
