The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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