The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 35,800
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
56
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
100
168.7
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 3.2
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.3 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
