The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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