The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 0.4 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4292 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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
Permanent all-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
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
9.43 kg/bhp
12.9 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
38 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 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
467 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L