The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
168.8 in
Length
169 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft