The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 21,100

€ 20,300

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.78 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft