The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ 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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft