The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 41,000
€ 28,900
€ 41,000
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 0.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.2
69.5
78.5
59.1
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
101.5
169.4
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
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 dual clutch 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
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 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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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 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
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
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
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 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
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
