The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 43,500
€ 17,600
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 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
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.34 %
General
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
