The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 Sportback is 7.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.3 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.67 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
8V
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft