The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft