The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 22,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 6.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4214
4278 mm
Length
4214 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.59 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
