The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 30,300
€ 26,600
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
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
99.4
168.8
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 2.0 TDI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.63 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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
