The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft