The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 35,800
€ 26,600
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 0.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.89 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
