The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,800
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 2.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.62 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft