The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is 2.5 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1426 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4313 mm
Length
4288 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
11.18 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L