The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,000
€ 32,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.64 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.13 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
