The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
8V
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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