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 0.6 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 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 e
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 e
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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