The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 5.6 cm narrower and 10 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1402 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4302 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L