The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 29,700
€ 23,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.8 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 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
