The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 23,300
€ 27,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
167
168.8 in
Length
167 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
