The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 27,500
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.2
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.4
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.5 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
