The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
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 1.8 TFSI is 2.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1785 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4310 mm
Length
4286 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.81 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
7.5 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L