The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 18,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.1
69.5
77
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.1 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.9
99
162.6
165.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.54 %
General
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
