The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L