The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 26,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1488
1825
2021
1421
1765
1957
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2578
4214
4288 mm
Length
4214 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.6 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
