The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,500
€ 27,000
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 g-tron is an inch longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
70.3
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
58.6 in
103.8
169.8
99.4
168.8
169.8 in
Length
168.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
50 mpg
( 56 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
56 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
15.3 lb
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
