The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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, 2.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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