The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
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 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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
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

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft