The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 30,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
169
168.8 in
Length
169 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
