The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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