The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
3186 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft