The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 43,100

€ 28,900

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.3
70.3
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
59.1 in
103.6
170.2
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft