The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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