The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 29,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 0.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
30.42 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
