The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,700
€ 30,100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1502
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4238
2540
4286
4238 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.07 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.83 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
