The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 31,600

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 g-tron is 2.7 cm longer, 3.6 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1427
1785
1966
1502
1821
2021
1785 mm
Width
1821 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1427 mm
Height
1502 mm
2637
4313
2540
4286
4313 mm
Length
4286 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.24 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.36 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
66 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
7.2 kg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
249 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L