The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 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 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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