The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 21,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
16
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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
