The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 31,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3.2 is 5.6 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.58 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.52 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
