The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 42,000
€ 20,100
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
58.5
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
102.2
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.8 %
General
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CJXC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
