The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 27,100
€ 20,300
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
