The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 43,500
€ 20,100
€ 43,500
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 an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.55 %
General
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
