The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 21,100

€ 27,200

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.8 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4286
4278 mm
Length
4286 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.68 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
60 mpg
city
37 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
833 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L