The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
21.82 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
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft