The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 27,700
€ 35,600
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1421
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.43 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
