The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.05 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
8V
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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