The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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