The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 29,700
€ 22,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. 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 1.4 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
56
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
100
168.7
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 1.4 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
