The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 33,000
€ 21,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
99.9
168.4
165.9 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.11 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
