The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 0.4 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4292 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L