The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
168.4 in
Length
167 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.77 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft