The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft