The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.56 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft