The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.69 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft