The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 25,100
€ 25,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
