The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 23,900
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.23 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
