The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft