The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CLHA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 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
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.3 lb/hp
28.47 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
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 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
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft