The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
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 (08 - 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 (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 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)
6-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
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
20.21 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
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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