The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 21,100
€ 24,700
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.43 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
