The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 41,000

€ 20,600

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 Sportback is 17.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 9.6 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
1402
1765
1995
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1402 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4302
2515
4129
4302 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.67 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
8P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
364 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L