The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 21,400
€ 28,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
165.5
168.8 in
Length
165.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
