The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,900

€ 27,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
59.1
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
101.5
169
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
670 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft