The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 31,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 g-tron.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.2
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.2 in
100
168.7
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 g-tron
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.89 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
42 mpg
city
15.3 lb
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
712 mi
Range
256 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
24.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
