The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 21,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.26 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
DNUE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
