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 0.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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