The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
47 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
621 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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