The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 24,700

€ 28,800

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
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
99.9
168.4
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 TDI DPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.31 %

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
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
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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