The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.77 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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
911 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft