The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
2596
4252
4278 mm
Length
4252 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.32 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
380 NM
Audi S3

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.84 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
4.84 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L