The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft