The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 36,600
€ 29,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.1
69.5
77
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.1 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.9
100
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.26 %
General
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
