The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 27,800
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 7.2 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1502
1821
2021
1421
1765
1957
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2578
4214
4286 mm
Length
4214 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.59 %
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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
712 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
583 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
