The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
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 e is 1.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L