The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 21,400
€ 22,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 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
