The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,000
€ 26,600
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4238
2537
4278
4238 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.77 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.13 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
