The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 25,300
€ 27,700
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 DPF 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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
1765
1995
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4292
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.4 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
