The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.4 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
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168.8 in
Length
169.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.06 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

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
6-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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
25.82 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
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
990 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