The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 33,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.49 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
54 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
