The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
€ 29,700

€ 29,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.1 in
100
168.7
103.8
169.8
168.7 in
Length
169.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.48 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft