The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 35,800
€ 30,300
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
1765
1995
1488
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1488 mm
2578
4286
2524
4288
4286 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
11.52 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.64 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
