The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 30,100
€ 28,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.3 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
