The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 38,200
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 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 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8P
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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