The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 32,000
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
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
4203
2540
4286
4203 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
6.94 %
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
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
6.86 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
42 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 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
381 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
