The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168.8 in
Length
166.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.49 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
DBKA
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
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

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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