The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 29,600

€ 28,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1423
1765
1995
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1486 mm
Height
1423 mm
2537
4278
2578
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.74 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L