The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.2 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
1785
1966
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1785 mm
Width
1825 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4310 mm
Length
4288 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.64 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
7.61 kg/bhp
9.6 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
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 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
449 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L