The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft