The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,800
€ 27,000
€ 32,800
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1424
1777
1966
1488
1825
2021
1777 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1488 mm
2602
4241
2524
4288
4241 mm
Length
4288 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.26 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
723 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
