The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 TFSI is an inch longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft