The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
22.05 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
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft