The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.8 in
Length
169.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.17 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft