The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 21,100

€ 24,800

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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