The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
168.4 in
Length
169.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.08 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
144 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

 REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft