The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 23,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 8.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1402
1765
1995
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1402 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4302
2537
4278
4302 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
173 kg
10.88 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
