The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 32,000
€ 26,700
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1502
1821
2021
1421
1777
1966
1821 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2601
4237
4286 mm
Length
4237 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
11.01 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
59 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
381 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
