The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168.8 in
Length
169.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft