The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft