The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 TSI DSG (13 - 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 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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