The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 43,100
€ 22,200
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 Sportback is 7.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.3
70.3
77.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.3 in
Height
59 in
103.6
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.16 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
