The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 3.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 10.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1821 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1502 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4286 mm
Length
4254 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.99 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
380 NM
Audi S3

Performance

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

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
98.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 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
398 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L