The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft