The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
1765
1995
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
10.58 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
633 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L