The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 38,900
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 40 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.92 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft