The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft