The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 29,600
€ 28,400
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.65 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
518 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
