The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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