The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 27,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 5.1 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1488
1825
2021
1421
1777
1966
1825 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2601
4237
4288 mm
Length
4237 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.3 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
