The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 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 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 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 2.0 TFSI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.62 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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