The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 42,900
€ 19,500
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.3
70.3
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.6
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.68 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
