The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.37 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft