The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 27,000

€ 25,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1423
1765
1995
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1488 mm
Height
1423 mm
2524
4288
2578
4286
4288 mm
Length
4286 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.69 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L