The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 21,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.58 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
