The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXC
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
924 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft