The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 30,300
€ 35,800
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1488
1825
2021
1423
1765
1995
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1488 mm
Height
1423 mm
2524
4288
2578
4286
4288 mm
Length
4286 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
11.52 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.69 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
