The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 0.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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