The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 30,300
€ 24,700
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1421
1765
1957
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2578
4203
4288 mm
Length
4203 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.69 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
632 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
