The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 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 2.0 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.49 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft