The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,500
€ 31,600
€ 32,500
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70.3
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
103.8
169.8
100
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DHFA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg
( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
55 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16 lb
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
