The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 36,600

€ 29,700

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
167
100
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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