The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.26 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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