The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 24,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
165.9
168.8 in
Length
165.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
