The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 27,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 5.6 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
1765
1995
1502
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4286
2540
4286
4286 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.74 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.99 kg/bhp
13.52 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
