The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 32,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DDYA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26.3 lb/hp
14.88 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
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft