The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 29,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 5.6 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
1765
1995
1502
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4286
2540
4286
4286 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.04 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.28 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
432 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
