The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 21,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
12.87 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
