The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.2 in
Length
168.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft