The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 17,500
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.4
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
166.5
99
162.6
166.5 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.4
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.85 %
General
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
482 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
