The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 27,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1502
1821
2021
1424
1777
1966
1821 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1424 mm
2540
4286
2602
4241
4286 mm
Length
4241 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1795 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.49 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
64 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
743 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
