The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 29,600
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 7.5 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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
4203
2537
4278
4203 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.25 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
