The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 38,400

€ 23,000

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 e-tron is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
103.5
169.8
99.9
168.4
169.8 in
Length
168.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft