The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 23,000
€ 20,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 7.5 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4203
4278 mm
Length
4203 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.81 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
