The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
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 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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