The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 DPF is 0.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMM
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
15.13 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
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
840 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft