The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 45,100
€ 27,500
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 4.4 cm longer, 2.3 cm narrower and 8.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1404
1785
1966
1486
1808
2021
1785 mm
Width
1808 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1404 mm
Height
1486 mm
2631
4322
2537
4278
4322 mm
Length
4278 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.56 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
8V
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
400 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
5.03 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
