The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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