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 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
166.8
168.8 in
Length
166.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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
