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
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
56.2 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.25 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
55 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
16 lb
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft