The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,700
€ 30,100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 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
168.7
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.86 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
