The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 45,100
€ 18,400
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.55 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
