The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 27,700
€ 31,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 7.5 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2578
4203
4278 mm
Length
4203 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.15 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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6.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.43 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
